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PREP ROUNDUP: EP's Tipler records double-double, Oran flattens Delta
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com EAST PRAIRIE -- Damion Tipler had a double-double as the East Prairie Eagles defeated Oak Ridge Friday 46-43. Tipler finished with 30 points and 10 rebounds. The Eagles (2-1) outscored Oak Ridge 15-4 in the final quarter after falling behind 39-31 to start the last frame...
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NMCC Eagles put an end to three-game skid
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- With a chance to end their three-game losing skid against visiting Doniphan on Friday the New Madrid County Central Eagles didn't disappoint. Led by Asten Newsom's 21-point effort, NMCC jumped out to an early lead and never looked back en rout to a 69-48 final in their last game before a nearly three week break...
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Sikeston avenges loss, beats Notre Dame 64-54
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Two weeks ago, Notre Dame defeated Sikeston on its home court for the first time since Feb. 2007. On Friday at a jam-packed Notre Dame Regional High School, Sikeston returned the favor. In its SEMO Conference opener, the Bulldogs defeated Notre Dame 64-54, marking the first time since Dec. 2007 that they have beaten their rivals on their home floor...
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Heavy rain pounds Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 12/21/13)
SIKESTON -- Heavy rain pummeled the region Friday into Saturday, causing flooding in many areas. A total of 3.10 inches was recorded in Sikeston from late Friday through 7 a.m.. Saturday by the Sikeston Power Station. As of 7 a.m. Saturday, dispatchers with the sheriff's departments in Scott and Mississippi Counties said they hadn't received any reports of flooding. ...
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Vicki Smith
(Obituary ~ 12/21/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Vicki Sue Smith, 49, died at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 19, 2013, at her sister's home. For the complete obituary see Sunday Standard Democrat or log on to the electronic edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Brenda Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 12/21/13)
SIKESTON -- Brenda Mitchell, 62, died Dec. 20, 2013, at her home. For the complete obituary see Sunday Standard Democrat or log on to the electronic edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Richard Cobb
(Obituary ~ 12/21/13)
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Richard Lee Cobb, 88, formerly of East Prairie, Mo., died at 12:05 a.m. Dec. 21, 2013, in the James Arthur Haley V.A. Hospital in Tampa. For the complete obituary see Sunday Standard Democrat or log on to the electronic edition of the Standard Democrat...
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Margaret Rowell
(Obituary ~ 12/21/13)
SIKESTON -- Margaret Rowell, 90, died Dec. 20, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary see Sunday Standard Democrat or log on to the electronic edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Matt Evans
(Obituary ~ 12/21/13)
BLODGETT -- Thomas Matthew "Matt" Evans, 32, died Dec. 19, 2013, at his home in Blodgett. For the complete obituary see Sunday Standard Democrat or log on to the electronic edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Dolores Recker
(Obituary ~ 12/21/13)
PORTAGEVILLE --Dolores Recker, 96, died Dec. 18, 2013, at Portageville. For the complete obituary see Sunday Standard Democrat or log on to the electronic edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Local man indicted by federal grand jury on 2010 charges
(Local News ~ 12/21/13)
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man has been indicted by a federal grand jury following an narcotics investigation. Jeffrey C. Riley Jr., 29, was taken into custody earlier this week after a federal grand jury handed down a two-count indictment charging him with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine and maliciously burning a building used in an activity affecting interstate commerce, according to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore. ...
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Health students learn about caring for others through Christmas project
(Local News ~ 12/21/13)
SIKESTON -- A group of high school health occupations students is learning firsthand this Christmas what it feels like to care for somebody. Registered nurse Gloria Houston, who is the health occupations I course instructor at Sikeston Career and Technology Center, said her class' latest lesson actually began last school year when her students became mentors to some of the students who attend the Fifth and Sixth Grade Center in Sikeston...
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Montgomery earns honors from Mo.'s conservation dept.
(Local News ~ 12/21/13)
SIKESTON -- Joel Montgomery Sr. was honored Friday as one of Missouri's Conservation Ambassadors. However, his love for the outdoors began years ago. While growing up, Montgomery would tag along after his older brother, Ray Henley, and together they would catch fish in the ditches around Sikeston or hunt rabbits, squirrels and quail with the assistance of his dog, Curley, said his son, Richard Montgomery...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 12/21/13)
This is in response to "Sticking it to the handicapped." When you see a car or any kind of vehicle parked in a handicapped parking spot, and you don't see a sticker or something on their license plate that says handicapped, then you get out your cellphone, dial the police department and tell them to come ticket that person. It's about a $50 fine. It's up to you to let the police know...
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Our moral compass should guide nation
(Editorial ~ 12/21/13)
Let me take this brief opportunity to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. And let it be noted that I said Merry Christmas instead of the progressive "Happy Holidays." You know, the left gets offended with the term Merry Christmas. Well let me express my belief that I get offended when the left attempts to remove Christ from this most special of days...
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